Getting Here
Vancouver, Washington is easy to get to, but hard to leave. Vancouver and Clark County are conveniently located next to major interstate highways, airports, railways, and bus lines.
By Car
Interstate 5, the major north-south artery for the West Coast, travels directly through our area. And right across the river, I-84, running along the Oregon side of the Columbia River, provides easy access from the west. A number of other state highways give visitors easy access from the northwest and southwest. Check road conditions before you leave.
| To Vancouver From: | Miles: | Approx. Drive Times |
| Hood River, OR | 65 | 1 hours |
| Long Beach, WA | 118 | 2 hours |
| Olympia, WA | 106 | 2 hours |
| Portland, OR – Downtown | 7 | 12 min. |
| Seattle, WA | 164 | 3 hours |
| Spokane, WA | 343 | 6 hours |
| Tacoma, WA | 135 | 2.5 hours |
| Vancouver, BC | 305 | 6 hours |
| Yakima, WA | 180 | 3.5 hour |
Rental Car Agencies
There are many car rental agencies located at PDX and in Clark County as well.
By Air
Soar into the airport that has previously been ranked #1 in the nation for several years in a row by Travel + Leisure. Portland International Airport (PDX) is located just 15 minutes away from your stay in Vancouver USA and tops the charts for its on-time departure rate, savory food options, and business friendly travel.
The airport is served by 16 regional, national and international airlines. There are also many national car rental agencies that operate out of this airport and shuttle services that cover the Vancouver area.
Clark County has two airfields that accommodate private aircraft: Pearson Airfield near downtown Vancouver, and Grove Field near the Port of Camas/Washougal.
By Rail
The refurbished historical Vancouver Amtrak passenger station is located near downtown. North-, south-, and east-bound trains arrive and depart daily.
By Bus
Greyhound Bus offers service to many locations.
Public Transportation
C-Tran, the county's public bus service, has 27 routes covering Clark County and travels into Portland. C-Tran also offers curb-to-curb service for people who are unable to use regular service, as well as carpool and van-pool services. Two transit centers and five park-and-ride facilities serve the area.